Bellydance classes & workshops in Amsterdam
Lively Middle-Eastern Dance Art
About Sarah
My name is Sarah. I was born and raised in the Netherlands. In 2005, I took my very first belly dance class in Nijmegen. What started as an introduction soon grew into a lifelong passion. I haven't stopped dancing since.
As there is no formal professional training programme for Oriental dance in the Netherlands, unlike many other dance forms, I decided to create my own education. I sought out teachers who inspired me, many of them internationally renowned artists in the world of Oriental dance. Along the way, I gradually developed my own style and identity as a dancer.
For around fifteen years, dance was my full-time profession. I ran my own dance school in Amsterdam, teaching weekly classes, and performed regularly at large weddings, henna celebrations, and other events. I performed both as a solo artist and with Mezdeke Hollanda, the dance group I co-founded. When at it's peak, we became well-known in the Turkish scene.
Making a living from something as special as Oriental dance feels like an achievement. It takes not only the ability to dance, but also a great deal of entrepreneurship and perseverance. After many years, I began to feel that I wanted to make more room for my other talents, studies, and interests.
Today, I run my own therapy and mindfulness practice, and dance has taken on a different role in my life. That certainly doesn't mean my love for dance has faded. I still train intensively, and find endless joy and inspiration in teaching and performing.
"Where words fall silent, the body begins to speak. And every movement becomes a story."
20+ years
performance and teaching experience
850+
students in the studio
1000+
workshops and performances
Book a trial class in Amsterdam or reserve a date for a fun and festive belly dance workshop with your friends!